Background
Sestak, Joe was born on December 12, 1951 in Springfield, Pennsylvania, United States.
military officer representative
Sestak, Joe was born on December 12, 1951 in Springfield, Pennsylvania, United States.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1974. Master of Public Administration, Harvard University. Doctor of Philosophy in Political Economy and Government, Harvard University.
Career military officer United States Navy, 1974—2005, advanced through ranks to vice admiral, 2005, retired, 2005, served six sea tours Atlantic and Pacific Fleets, Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group 2 Arabian Gulf and Mediterranean Theatre of Operations, Commander George Washington Battle Group, joint staff Force Structure Resources and Assessment Directorate, director Strategy and Policy Division on staff of Chief of Naval Operations, director Navy Quadrennial Defense Review, director Navy Operations Group, director Assessment Division/Capability Analysis Group, deputy chief. naval operations for warfare requirements & programs., Commander United States Ship Samuel B. Roberts, 1991—1993, head Strategy and Concepts Branch on staff of Chief of Naval Operations, 1993—1994, Commander Destroyer Squadron 14, 1997. Director defense policy National Security Council, 1994—1997. Member United States Congress from 7th Pennsylvania district, 2007—2011.
Married Susan L. Clark. 1 child Alexandra.